Ophthalmology Featured News April 13, 2019 New method classifies FECD severity: Tomographic evaluation of corneas for subclinical edema A new method of classifying Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) severity employs Scheimpflug tomography for preoperative assessment of corneas for the presence of subclinical edema. June 27, 2017 Yes, babies and children get cataracts, too: Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cataracts Erick D. Bothun, M.D., Mayo Clinic pediatric eye surgeon, cares for children of all ages and eye diseases. Dr. Bothun specializes in diagnosing, treating and researching complex cataracts in infants and children. July 16, 2019 Study identifies clinical phenotype, visual outcomes of MOG-IgG antibody optic neuritis Research supports that MOG-IgG positivity should be suspected if optic disk edema is moderate to severe at onset or if MRI shows optic nerve sheath involvement. April 13, 2019 Risk of primary open-angle glaucoma increases after vitreoretinal surgery Research supports an increased risk of late-onset, primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) after vitrectomy and vitrectomy with scleral buckling, but not after scleral buckling alone. Researchers recommend more-frequent monitoring of patients after vitrectomy. Latest Videos See All Amber Rose's farm accident Following an accident with a toppling tractor tire at her family's farm, a team of Mayo Clinic surgical specialists restored Amber Rose's eyes and face in a 15-hour operation. Facial reanimation Elizabeth A. Bradley, M.D., discusses the care of patients with facial nerve disorders via the Facial Paralysis and Reanimation Clinic at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Vision loss caused by retinitis pigmentosa improved with retinal prosthesis Raymond Iezzi, M.D., a vitreoretinal surgeon, describes how a retinal prosthetic device is used to restore rudimentary forms of vision to people with retinitis pigmentosa. Clinical Trials See All Association Between Endothelial Cell Density and Corneal Swelling in Post-Penetrating Keratoplasty Scleral Contact Lens WearRochester, Minn.A Study Assessing the Effectiveness and Safety of Intravitreal Injections of 440 ug DE-109 Sirolimus for the Treatment of Active, Non-Infectious Uveitis of the Posterior Segment of the EyeRochester, Minn.Outcomes of Descemet Membrane Endothelial KeratoplastyRochester, Minn. Publications PRINT EDITION See the latest edition plus past issues E-NEWSLETTER EDITION See the latest edition plus past issues More News 1 Use of intraocular lenses relatively safe for treatment of cataracts in infants ages 7 to 24 months old 2 Study finds most conjunctival tumors benign with low risk of malignant transformation 3 Study supports increased risk of ischemic stroke in the peri-CRAO period 4 PedEyeQ assesses quality of life in children with eye conditions 5 Biopsy recommended for patients with clinical characteristics of IgG4-ROD Medical Professionals Ophthalmology